| Contact Information |
Albany County Ed Lynch, Commissioner Phone: (518) 447-7581 |
Consumer Affairs Programs and Services
Welcome!
Use your down arrow or the scroll bar to read the list and summaries of what we do. Click on a title for more information.
| Commodities Inspections |
| The Department of Consumer Affairs conducts commodities inspections to ensure that all eligible stores adhere to NYS Agriculture and Markets Law. Goods for sale are inspected to ensure that they meet advertised weight. Failure to comply with the law may result in fines. A current list of inspection violations is available online. |
| Fee Schedule |
List of fees charged for inspections. |
| Octane Testing |
| The Department of Consumer Affairs conducts octane testing to ensure that every gasoline pump and gas station in Albany County adheres to all local laws and to the NYS Clean Air Act. The most recent testing results are available online. |
| Pumps and Scales |
| The Albany County Department of Consumer Affairs certifies the accuracy of all commercial scales in Albany County. Gasoline pumps are tested to ensure that they accurately dispense the amount of gasoline reflected by selling price. Scales are inspected to ensure that products sold by weight are accurately measured. |
Consumer Tip
| Protect Yourself from Identity Theft! Find out how to protect yourself from identity theft the next time you write checks or order checks. What to do if your wallet is lost or stolen. |
| Learn More |
| How do I stop unwanted telemarketing phone calls? |
| The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. |
